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Cessationism Rewritten: The Lost History of the Reformation
Sep 12, 2024
Ryan Denton, a Presbyterian minister and church planter, delves into the intriguing history of cessationism during the Protestant Reformation. He reveals how key figures like Knox and Rutherford believed in spiritual gifts such as prophecy and healing, contrasting them with today’s cessationists. Denton discusses the evolution of these beliefs, highlighting the nuances of divine revelation and how historical contexts shaped theological debates. This enlightening conversation challenges modern perceptions of the supernatural within Christianity.
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- Modern cessationism significantly differs from historical perspectives, particularly the openness to supernatural experiences among early Protestant Reformers like John Knox.
- Historical figures such as George Wishart and Samuel Rutherford exemplified belief in ongoing divine communication through dreams and insights beyond scripture.
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Introduction to Cessationism and Hyper Cessationism
Cessationism is a belief that spiritual gifts, such as prophecy and healing, were specific to the apostolic age and have since ceased. This viewpoint contrasts with hyper cessationism, which asserts an even stricter stance that denies any possibility of God revealing Himself through means outside of Scripture. The discussion emphasizes that many historic cessationists acknowledge ongoing divine revelation in non-infallible forms, a nuance often overlooked in contemporary debates. The conversation explores these different perspectives, setting the stage for further examination and analysis.
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